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Westminster, MD

Founded 1764Carroll CountyElev. 233 m
Population
20,257
Median home
$318,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Westminster

Westminster is home to roughly 20,257 residents. Westminster was founded in 1764 and sits in Carroll County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $79,431. Homes carry a median value of $318,100, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.8%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
20,257
Median age
39.1
Median household income
$79,431
Per-capita income
$42,490
Poverty rate
11.1%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
29.5 min
Work from home
13.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black7.5%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.9%
Service16.9%
Sales & office15.6%
Production, transportation & material moving11.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$318,100
Median gross rent
$1,410/mo
Owner-occupied
55.5%
Median year built
1983
Households
7,930
Avg. household size
2.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Westminster has 18 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading29%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Flexible Student SupportHighGrades 9–12
Gateway SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Post Secondary ProgramHighGrades 12–12
Westminster HighHighGrades 9–12
Winters Mill HighHighGrades 9–12
Crossroads Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Westminster East MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Westminster West MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Cranberry Station ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Friendship Valley ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
PRIDE SchoolElementary
Robert Moton ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Runnymede ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Westminster ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% below national
Westminster258
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime9% below national
Westminster1,769
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 43% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Westminster Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Westminster.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Carroll County
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Westminster is in Carroll County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Westminster was founded in 1764 and sits in Carroll County. Elevation ~233 m.

Map of Westminster
Westminster, MD
Where Westminster is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownWestminster
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Friendship Valley FarmAvondaleRoyer, Christian, HouseFarm ContentMcMurray--Frizzell--Aldridge FarmSlagle--Byers House (CARR-821)
Notable people from Westminster
Sargent ShriverBill OakleyWilliam SeabrookBrandt BronicoEli Jones HenkleJoseph WillElizabeth Ann BennettMike JenkinsTheodore WoodwardSadie Kneller Miller
People searches in Westminster
Michael Smith (3)John Smith (3)James Smith (3)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Manchester (8 mi)Hampstead (9 mi)Taneytown (10 mi)Mount Airy (16 mi)Walkersville (20 mi)Thurmont (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Westminster, MD (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Westminster, Maryland.

Joseph Armando Garcia, 22
Westminster · Carroll County · 21157
William Herman Nelson, 28
Westminster · Carroll County · 21158

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Westminster — frequently asked

What is the population of Westminster, Maryland?
Westminster has a population of about 20,257, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Westminster?
The median home value in Westminster is $318,100, and the median gross rent is $1,410/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Westminster safe? What is the crime rate?
Westminster Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 258 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Westminster face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carroll County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Westminster?
Westminster has 18 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Westminster?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Westminster. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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